Merck Research Award
Award at a Glance
Purpose
To recognize eight individuals who will present their research at an awards symposium held during the ACS Fall Meeting.
Description
Awardees will receive a $1,500 stipend to cover ACS Fall Meeting expenses. They will present their research at a Women Chemists Committee (WCC)/Merck half-day symposium and be recognized at the Awards Symposium Luncheon and the WCC Luncheon.
Eligibility
Individuals in their third and fourth year of graduate school with a research focus in one or more of the following - Organic, Inorganic, Medicinal, Analytical, Chemical Biology, Computational or Structural Chemistry, and related disciplines. Open to U.S. citizens (studying anywhere) and non-U.S. citizens attending a graduate program in the U.S. or Canada.
Those who have received a prior award under this program are ineligible.
The following will be requested in the application.
- Your resume or C.V. (include permanent address)
- A brief cover letter detailing how this award will impact your career in science and how you have worked to upload the mission of WCC (1 page)
- Your proposed abstract submission for the WCC/Merck Research Award Symposium
- A letter from your advisor commenting on your technical ability and potential, as well as confirming your participation in the Fall ACS national meeting at which you will be making your presentation, if selected
Deadline
November 15, 2025
How to Apply
Sponsor
Merck and ACS Committee on Women Chemists
Contact Information
Email: wcc@acs.org
